Culture
01.06.2026
1885
Turkmenistan – A Land of Happy Children
The international holiday Children’s Day coincides with the first day of summer, a favorite season for boys and girls, when schoolchildren begin their long vacations and can devote more time to their hobbies, playing with younger brothers and sisters, and visiting cultural and entertainment venues.
31.05.2026
1993
The capital city hosted festivities on the occasion of the holiday of the Turkmen carpet
Today, the capital city hosted the exhibition of carpets and carpet products as well as XXVI conference of the World Association of Connoisseurs of Turkmen Handmade Carpets, timed to the holiday of the Turkmen carpet annually marked on the last Sunday of May.
31.05.2026
2038
Celebrating Europe Day in Ashgabat: The Language of Culture and Friendship Needs No Translation
A cultural and educational festival titled “Journey to Europe,” dedicated to the celebration of Europe Day, was held at the Arkach shopping and entertainment center in the Turkmen capital. Bringing together the traditions of European countries and the hospitality of Turkmen land, the event attracted residents and visitors of the capital, particularly a large number of young people.
30.05.2026
2033
Strengthening Cultural Dialogue: Turkmenistan Participates Online in an International Forum in Kyrgyzstan
On May 26, the National Library of the Kyrgyz Republic named after A. Osmonov hosted the international conference “Preservation of Traditional Culture and Development of Creative Industries Based on Intangible Cultural Heritage” as part of the 20th OIMO International Festival.
30.05.2026
1909
Yarly Bayramov – the Turkmen Pioneer of “Object Abstraction”
There is no doubt that Yarly Bayramov was a unique artist. In his work, he vividly celebrated the Turkmen countryside and its people. However, he did so in his own distinctive way, opposing his personal vision to the dominant doctrine of socialist realism.
29.05.2026
2142
Turkmenistan Represented at the 26th International Theatre Festival “Melikhov Spring”
On May 28, the troupe of the A. S. Pushkin State Russian Drama Theatre from Ashgabat presented the performance “Chekhov’s Vaudevilles” on the stage of the Podolsk Drama Theatre as part of the 26th International Theatre Festival “Melikhov Spring.”
29.05.2026
1557
Labor successes of the Halach carpet-makers
The Turkmen carpet is one of the brightest masterpieces of the national heritage of our people, rooted in ancient times. Turkmen carpets, distinguished by their beauty, grace, strength and durability, reflecting the uniqueness of the national culture and the glorious history of the people, our beautiful nature and the spiritual world of Turkmen women, arouse sincere admiration from everyone.
26.05.2026
2169
Molla Nasreddin — the Hero of a Film Created by Six Film Studios from Different Countries
The international feature film “Molla Nasreddin – My Friend in Hard Times” reveals the shared values and ancient wisdom of the Turkic peoples through the prism of humor.
25.05.2026
2207
The “Çalsana, bagşy!” Competition in Balkan Velayat Brought Together Young and Talented Performers and Musicians
The velayat stage of the “Çalsana, bagşy!” competition took place at the Balkan Velayat State Drama Theatre named after Great Saparmyrat Turkmenbashi.
25.05.2026
2302
The stage of the «Şadyýan şahandazlar» competition was successfully held in the Balkan velayat
These days, the regional stages of the folk theatre competition «Şadyýan şahandazlar» are taking place in the regions of Turkmenistan. In the Balkan velayat, this round of the creative competition took place at the Great state drama theatre named after Saparmyrat Turkmenbashy.